EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Matthias Schoenaerts Talks 'Rust and Bone'

Currently playing in New York theaters and opening in Los Angeles theaters on December 7th is the new French-Belgian film Rust and Bone from acclaimed international director JacquesAudiard (A Prophet). The movie stars Academy Award-winner MarionCotillard (The Dark Knight Rises), as well Belgian actor MatthiasSchoenaerts (Bullhead), and is already earning early Oscar-buzz for Cotillard's impressive performance.

IAR's Managing Editor JamiPhilbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with MatthiasSchoenaerts to talk about his work on Rust and Bone. The actor discussed his new movie, finding a great role, the arc of his character, working with director JacquesAudiard, only meeting MarionCotillard on set and not before filming, playing a broken person, and the attraction between his and Cotillard's two characters.

To watch our exclusive interview with MatthiasSchoenaerts about Rust and Bone, please click on the video player above.

SYNOPSIS:

Put in charge of his young son, Ali (Schoenaerts) leaves Belgium for Antibes to live with his sister and her husband as a family. Ali's bond with Stephanie (Cotillard), a killer whale trainer, grows deeper after Stephanie suffers a horrible accident.

Rust and Bone is currently playing in New York theaters and opens in Los Angeles theaters on December 7th.